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Stone Station, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°50′46″N 81°55′31″W / 34.84611°N 81.92528°W / 34.84611; -81.92528
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Stone Station is an unincorporated community in Spartanburg County, in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

History

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The community was named for J. M. Stone, who kept a local store.[1] An old variant name of the community was Bishop.[2] A post office called Bishop was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1907.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Foster, Julia H. (January 3, 1932). "Spartanburg County sees countless changes during 35-year period". Herald-Journal. p. 3. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stone Station, South Carolina
  3. ^ "Spartanburg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 7, 2015.

34°50′46″N 81°55′31″W / 34.84611°N 81.92528°W / 34.84611; -81.92528